Med Aide
$43,680–$47,840 year
On-siteRedmond, Washington, United States or Redmond, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and meal preparation according to individual service plans. Administer medications after training and update resident records in accordance with company policy. Monitor and report changes in residents' physical, emotional, and behavioral conditions to supervisors promptly. Maintain a clean, safe environment by performing deep cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, and garbage collection. Prepare and serve meals, assist with daily scheduled activities, and collect garbage from resident rooms and common areas. This role requires one to three months of related experience, valid CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers cards, and a high school diploma. Full-time employment offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO benefits.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- One to three months related experience and/or training with working with seniors
- Basic computer skills/knowledge
- Valid CPR, First Aid and Food Handlers cards (can be acquired during the hiring process)
- Pre-Service Universal Caregiver training
- Working knowledge of Assisted Living and Residential Care philosophy along with Resident's Rights
- Understand Senior Housing Managers Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook
- Must successfully pass all governmental and corporate required background investigations, such as, but not limited to, state required criminal history clearance investigations
- Must be able to lift and/or move residents weighing more than 100 pounds with appropriate assistance or equipment
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Adaptability
- Willingness to adapt to the changing demands of this position
- Be helpful and polite to residents, understand their needs and respect their privacy and personal property
- Maintain confidentiality of all residents, employees, and the organization
- Have a professional and friendly demeanor when interacting with all families, guests, and loved ones either in person or on the phone
- Keep your areas of responsibility clean, neat, and organized
- Cooperate with and be polite to all staff members. Focus on teamwork!
- Present oneself in an orderly manner
- Be dependable and punctual
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